Your own pool - somewhere to cool
off after the day's toil, fun and exercise for the family and
friends, a statement of your achievement, fulfilment of a dream.
Whatever your reasons for wanting a pool, its construction is a
major project requiring expert advice and assistance.

Inground or above ground?
Installing an inground swimming pool is a huge job requiring large,
heavy excavating equipment and somewhere to put all the excavated
spoil. An above ground pool is cheaper and easier, but is
still likely to require a certain amount of excavation.

What to consider. As well as
the basic type of pool you want - probably dictated by your budget,
there are many other issues to consider. Where do you want
your pool? (There will need to be suitable access for the excavating
equipment, the type of soil may affect costs of construction and
spoil disposal, are there cables and pipes you need to consider?)
According to local legislation and the type of pool you are
constructing, there will be various legal requirements and
regulations that need to be complied with during and after the
construction. You will need to consider paving and decking to
properly finish off your pool area. Don't forget, a pool is
for life! You will need to make arrangements for proper
maintenance
to ensure it remains safe and attractive.

Professional Help. You are
likely to need expert assistant from specialist pool designers and
engineers, excavators, plumbers, concreters, electricians, pavers
and tiles, fencers, etc. Placing the whole project with a
specialist pool professional from the outset, should ensure you get
the right help and advice when you need it. Make sure your
builder is a member of suitable trade and professional organisations
and associations. Also make sure they are fully licensed and
insured.

Compare what's on offer online in order to understand costs, issues
and options. Obtain quotes from a few alternative suppliers,
once you know what the issues are and the right questions to ask.